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Duration: Duration of most of the top M.Sc entrance exams such as NEST and TIFR Entrance Exam is typically three hours. However, the duration might change depending on the college/ university policy and/ or the M.Sc subject a candidate is giving the exam for. Types of questions: Questions that appear in M.Sc entrance exams are usually objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). However, few M.Sc entrance exams also include numeric questions. For instance, IIT JAM exam contains a different section for numeric questions, called Numerical Answer Type (NAT). Here, the answer for each question is a number. Marking scheme: Marking scheme for most M.Sc entrance exams is such that 1 3 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 0.5 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Therefore, candidates are recommended to mark their answers carefully. For exams where negative marking exists, candidates are also recommended not to attempt a question if they are unsure of the answer. Number of questions: Total number of questions usually varies in different M.Sc entrance exams depending on the pattern a college/ university is following. However, an M.Sc entrance exam can typically have questions ranging from 60 150. Total marks: Similar to the total number of questions, total marks that a candidate can score in an M.Sc entrance exam also vary. However, maximum marks that candidates can score in the entrance exam can range from 100 450. Know M.Sc entrance exam syllabus